Rail fares in England are set to freeze for the first time in 30 years following an official announcement at the upcoming Budget on 26 November 2025.
Season, peak and off-peak return ticket prices will remain at their current cost through to March 2027.
The move, which is expected to save commuters travelling on more expensive routes over 300 GBP per year, comes as part of the Chancellor’s budget that looks to cut national debt, as well as the general cost of living by holding a component of everyday costs.
Frozen fares will also form part of the Government’s plans to rebuild its publicly owned Great British Railway, which will in turn introduce tap in tap out digital ticketing and superfast WiFi.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said:Next week at the Budget I’ll set out the fair choices to deliver on the country’s priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, cut national debt and cut the cost of living.
That’s why we’re choosing to freeze rail fares for the first time in 30 years, which will ease the pressure on household finances and make travelling to work, school or to visit friends and family that bit easier.
Examples of savings include those for commuters travelling from Milton Keynes to London using a flexi-season ticket, who stand to save approximately 315 GBP per year, as well as those travelling from Woking to London, who will save roughly 173 GBP.
